U.S. CCAs: Breaking Down the Field

November 17 2025

GA-ASI YFQ-42A (bottom) and Anduril YFQ-44A (top) concept art for the U.S. Air Force CCA program. Image–U.S. Air Force.

Recent months have produced a blur of activity in the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) market segment, most notably with developments related to the Air Force’s CCA or drone loyal wingman program. CCAs are large, typically group 5, semi-autonomous UAS that share similar performance characteristics with crewed fighters and will operate alongside, enhancing...

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